The Forbes 40 Most Powerful African Celebrities

8. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, 46, South African, Musician

The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa includes actors, cerebral authors, musicians, movie producers, supermodels, TV personalities and athletes, drawn from all across Africa and traverses the generational divide. Don’t be surprised to meet timeless artistic greats like Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe (ranked No. 1) and Zimbabwe’s Oliver Mtukudzi listed alongside younger up-and-comers like famed Kenyan crooner Eric Wainaina, Ivorian soccer sensation Didier Drogba (No. 3) and Nigerian screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji. Perhaps not surprisingly, the list is dominated by musicians.

1. Chinua Achebe, 80, Nigerian, Novelist

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With all the millions of cars made and sold over the last 100 years, what are the best selling? This Top 50 has all the biggest sellers from around the world. The info on sales has been found all over the net to compile a current list of the big sellers.

Any car with only one date and a + after the number is currently in production. The Chevrolet Camaro is not as “in production” because it not due out till Spring 09.

50. Peugeot 405 (1988-1997) – 3,461,800

50. Peugeot 405 (1988-1997) - 3,461,800

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